I have a chickshaw 2.0 with about 30 chickens. It's been working great for us for the last 2 months - with one exception -- the birds roost in the nesting boxes, every single night.
Now, I know that the reason for this is the Chickshaw design has nesting boxes higher than the roosting bars. I think this may be a design flaw, but here we are!
So, my question is - how do I/you keep the chickens from roosting in your nesting boxes?
I know that it has a built-in swivel that is supposed to stop them from roosting on the nesting boxes -- but diving into the chickshaw every morning and night to adjust that bar nullifies my love for the simplicity of the chickshaw use.
Your experience/advice is appreciated.
Now, I know that the reason for this is the Chickshaw design has nesting boxes higher than the roosting bars. I think this may be a design flaw, but here we are!
So, my question is - how do I/you keep the chickens from roosting in your nesting boxes?
I know that it has a built-in swivel that is supposed to stop them from roosting on the nesting boxes -- but diving into the chickshaw every morning and night to adjust that bar nullifies my love for the simplicity of the chickshaw use.
Your experience/advice is appreciated.